Monroe City Schools is out of $325,000 in payments to the former superintendent as part of a contract that was never approved by the school board. That was the jaw-dropping revelation Tuesday night as the board received a report from…
Category: City School Board
Board approves contracts for co-superintendents, doubling costs
The Monroe City School board now has two interim superintendents that it has hired to do the work of one. Tuesday night, the board approved contracts for Rev. Sam Moore and Dr. Serena White, to serve as co-superintendents until April…
Two superintendents, but Rev. Moore has the office and desk
The Monroe City School Board’s recent appointment of dual interim superintendents has led to an unexpected hierarchy shift within the district’s leadership. Despite both Rev. Sam Moore and Serena White being named as interim co-superintendents in a tight 4-3 vote…
Board’s two-superintendent vote may be reversed
The Monroe City School Board’s decision to appoint two interim co-superintendents might be short-lived. A twist emerged when Board Member Brenda Shelling, one of the members who voted in favor, expressed her intention to change her vote at the next…
Board allows Brent Vidrine to retire with full benefits despite investigation
In a move sparking controversy and public outcry, the Monroe City School Board, during a special meeting on October 30th, has allowed Dr. Brent Vidrine, under investigation for alleged financial misconduct and forged documents, to retire with full benefits. The…
Vidrine suspended, Sam Moore waiting in the wings
In a significant move Tuesday night, the Monroe City School Board voted unanimously to suspend Superintendent Brent Vidrine, pending the results of a 90-day investigation of suspected financial misconduct against him. The board’s decision, stemming from suspicions surrounding three checks…
Vidrine to continue, despite financial misconduct investigation
In a split vote, the Monroe City School Board decided to break from its established policy, allowing Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine to remain actively serving as superintendent while under investigation for suspected financial misconduct. The board convened for an extensive…